It really doesn't matter if you ain't got soul. — Marsha (image via Giphy) The legendary drag queen and tire LGBTQ activist performed at Christopher Street nightclubs in the evenings and advocated for sex workers and trans prisoners in her daytime life. Marsha and her friend Sylvia Rivera are known for their roles in the Stonewall Riot; Marsha allegedly smashed a shot glass against a mirror when police entered the club. In the midst of the gay rights movement, Sylvia and Marsha created S.T.A.R. House, a New York institution that continues to provide shelter for homeless trans youth.
A Woman to Know: Marsha P. Johnson
A Woman to Know: Marsha P. Johnson
A Woman to Know: Marsha P. Johnson
It really doesn't matter if you ain't got soul. — Marsha (image via Giphy) The legendary drag queen and tire LGBTQ activist performed at Christopher Street nightclubs in the evenings and advocated for sex workers and trans prisoners in her daytime life. Marsha and her friend Sylvia Rivera are known for their roles in the Stonewall Riot; Marsha allegedly smashed a shot glass against a mirror when police entered the club. In the midst of the gay rights movement, Sylvia and Marsha created S.T.A.R. House, a New York institution that continues to provide shelter for homeless trans youth.